Netherlands

1 January 1970

Netherlands slideshow

WORLD CUP: Cruyff-inspired Netherlands falls short in 1974

FILE - In this July 3, 1974 file photo, Netherlands forward Johann Cruyff scores his team's second goal against Brazil in their World Cup soccer match in Dortmund, West Germany. The Netherlands beats Brazil 2-0 to qualify for the World Cup final, where it lost 2-1 despite going ahead. The 21st World Cup begins on Thursday, June 14, 2018, when host Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo, File)

England U17 vs Netherlands U17 as it happened: Semi-final result from European Championships

England U17 vs Netherlands U17 as it happened: Semi-final result from European Championships

Gareth Southgate sticks to his guns with squad it’s hard to argue with

Gareth Southgate with Kyle Walker after England’s away win against the Netherlands in March.

Alexander-Arnold the emblem of youthful England WCup squad

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, March 26, 2017, England's goalkeeper Joe Hart catches the ball during the World Cup Group F qualifying soccer match against Lithuania at the Wembley Stadium in London. Englands starting lineup for its opening match of the World Cup in Russia is thought to remain uncertain, making upcoming friendlies against Netherlands and Italy pivotal for England coach Gareth Southgate and for squad hopefuls like Hart who has been Englands No. 1 for most of this decade but has lately struggled for confidence. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, FILE)

Jesse Lingard scored in Amesterdam in March after Gareth Southgate picked a youthful team for a friendly and beat the Netherlands

Jesse Lingard scored in Amesterdam in March after Gareth Southgate picked a youthful team for a friendly and beat the Netherlands (AFP Photo/Emmanuel DUNAND)

FILE PHOTO: Robin van Persie is pictured on the pitch of De Kuip stadium, after the Dutch player signed a contract with Feyenoord, in Rotterdam

Robin van Persie is pictured on the pitch of De Kuip stadium, after the Dutch player signed a contract with Feyenoord, in Rotterdam, Netherlands January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Cris Toala Olivares

Soccer Football - UEFA European Under-17 Championship Quarter-Final - Netherlands vs Republic of Ireland - Proact Stadium, Chesterfield, Britain - May 14, 2018 Netherland's Daishawn Redan has a penalty saved by Ireland's James Corcoran before he is adjudged to have left his line and is sent off Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

'Madrid aren't the only side with quality' - Wijnaldum sends Real warning

The Netherlands international has warned the reigning champions ahead of their mouth-watering showdown in Kiev on May 26

'Madrid aren't the only side with quality' - Wijnaldum sends Real warning

The Netherlands international has warned the reigning champions ahead of their mouth-watering showdown in Kiev on May 26

'Madrid aren't the only side with quality' - Wijnaldum sends Real warning

The Netherlands international has warned the reigning champions ahead of their mouth-watering showdown in Kiev on May 26

WORLD CUP: England looks to break cycle of humiliation, pain

In this photo taken on Friday, March 23, 2018, England's Dele Alli controls the ball during the international friendly soccer match between the Netherlands and England at the Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

WORLD CUP: England looks to break cycle of humiliation, pain

In this photo taken on Friday, March 23, 2018, England's head coach Gareth Southgate waits for the start of the international friendly soccer match between the Netherlands and England at the Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

FILE PHOTO: Robin van Persie is pictured on the pitch of De Kuip stadium, after the Dutch player signed a contract with Feyenoord, in Rotterdam

Robin van Persie is pictured on the pitch of De Kuip stadium, after the Dutch player signed a contract with Feyenoord, in Rotterdam, Netherlands January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Cris Toala Olivares/File Photo

Roma midfielder Strootman denies being close to Man Utd deal

The Netherlands international had previously been linked to Old Trafford, but says he was never close to joining the Premier League giants

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV player Steven Bergwijn scores a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax in the PSV Stadium in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/OLAF KRAAK

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV player Steven Bergwijn scores a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax in the PSV Stadium in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/OLAF KRAAK

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV player Steven Bergwijn celebrate with team players the 3-0 against Ajax in the PSV stadium in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/THOMAS BAKKER

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV player Steven Bergwijn celebrate with team players the 3-0 against Ajax in the PSV stadium in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/THOMAS BAKKER

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV fans celebrate a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax at the PSV stadium in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/OLAF KRAAK

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV fans celebrate a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax at the PSV stadium in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/OLAF KRAAK

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV fans celebrate a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax in the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV fans celebrate a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax in the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV fans celebrate a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax in the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- PSV fans celebrate a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Ajax in the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 15 April 2018. PSV can clinch the Dutch Eredivisie championship with a win over Ajax. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- Fans of PSV Eindhoven gather prior to the match against Ajax Amsterdam at the centre of Eindhoven, The Netherlands,15 April 2018. If PSV win the match they would clinch the title of the Dutch soccer League. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- Fans of PSV Eindhoven gather prior to the match against Ajax Amsterdam at the centre of Eindhoven, The Netherlands,15 April 2018. If PSV win the match they would clinch the title of the Dutch soccer League. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- Fans of PSV Eindhoven gather prior to the match against Ajax Amsterdam at the centre of Eindhoven, The Netherlands,15 April 2018. If PSV win the match they would clinch the title of the Dutch soccer League. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

56929602. Eindhoven (Netherlands), 15/04/2018.- Fans of PSV Eindhoven gather prior to the match against Ajax Amsterdam at the centre of Eindhoven, The Netherlands,15 April 2018. If PSV win the match they would clinch the title of the Dutch soccer League. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JASPER JUINEN

Klopp has it all - Van Dijk salutes Liverpool's 'complete manager'

There is more to the German than the raucous orchestrator on the touchline, the Netherlands international centre-back has argued

Klopp has it all - Van Dijk salutes Liverpool's 'complete manager'

There is more to the German than the raucous orchestrator on the touchline, the Netherlands international centre-back has argued

56811454. Amsterdam (Netherlands), 08/04/2018.- David Neres of Ajax scores during the Eredivisie soccer match between Ajax and Heracles Almelo in the Arena stadium, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 8 April 2018. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JOEP LEENEN

56811454. Amsterdam (Netherlands), 08/04/2018.- David Neres of Ajax scores during the Eredivisie soccer match between Ajax and Heracles Almelo in the Arena stadium, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 8 April 2018. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JOEP LEENEN

56811454. Amsterdam (Netherlands), 08/04/2018.- Kasper Dolberg (R) of Ajax enters the field for Klaas Jan Huntelaar (L) during the Eredivisie soccer match between Ajax and Heracles Almelo in the Arena stadium, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 8 April 2018. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JOEP LEENEN

56811454. Amsterdam (Netherlands), 08/04/2018.- Kasper Dolberg (R) of Ajax enters the field for Klaas Jan Huntelaar (L) during the Eredivisie soccer match between Ajax and Heracles Almelo in the Arena stadium, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 8 April 2018. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/JOEP LEENEN

56793477. Alkmaar (Netherlands), 07/04/2018.- Luuk de Jong (L, on the ground) of PSV Eindhoven tries to score but fails during the Dutch Eredivisie match between AZ and PSV in Alkmaar, The Netherlands, 07 April 2018. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/OLAF KRAAK

56793477. Alkmaar (Netherlands), 07/04/2018.- Luuk de Jong (L, on the ground) of PSV Eindhoven tries to score but fails during the Dutch Eredivisie match between AZ and PSV in Alkmaar, The Netherlands, 07 April 2018. (Países Bajos; Holanda) EFE/EPA/OLAF KRAAK